Category: Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy ·

Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction and PT

What is it? Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction (TMD) is a condition in which there is jaw pain that can result from many different sources. This can…

Physical Therapy ·

Limb Loss and Prosthetic Care

My name is Nick McBride I have been treating as a physical therapist for nine years here in the Grand Rapids area. I’ve spent most…

Physical Therapy ·

Dry Needling – A Valuable Tool in the PT’s Tool Bag

“Would something like acupuncture help my problem?” “A friend of mine recommended acupuncture, what do you think?” I hear questions like these every week from…

Injuries ·

How to get an A+ in PT!

No one wants to deal with an injury. It’s never a convenient time, it can get expensive both to diagnose and treat the injury, and…

Physical Therapy ·

What is Radial Pressure Therapy (RPT) and What Can We Treat?

There are many different types of therapeutic interventions that can be used to treat musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapy and RPW is a relatively newer,…

Physical Therapy ·

Aqua Therapy: Prenatal to Post-Surgical

Traditional land therapy can be very difficult for a number of people. Either due to pain, difficulty with balance, or the inability to bear weight…

Physical Therapy ·

Boxing for Balance!

Physical therapist Anna Bennett keeps patient Craig on his toes quite literally! Boxing is a great exercise for working on balance, strength and stability… plus…

Physical Therapy ·

Is LSVT BIG Worth It?

The LSVT BIG program is a well researched, well implemented treatment approach for lifelong change in movement for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. It is a…